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Core i3-2120T vs FX-9590

Core i3-2120T vs FX-9590: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4960 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4960 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-2120T

2.6 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4960 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD FX-9590

4.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-9590 Logo
AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4960 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — FX-9590 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-2120T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-2120T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing FX-9590 is 646 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-2120T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-2120T

  • Up to 80% cheaper than FX-9590 - $60.0 vs $298.02
  • Up to 80% better value when playing World of Tanks than FX-9590 - $0.12 vs $0.59 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 84% less energy than AMD FX-9590 - 35 vs 220 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-9590 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-9590

  • Performs up to 1% better in World of Tanks than Core i3-2120T - 507 vs 503 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-2120T - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of World of Tanks.
World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

503

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.12/FPS

100%

Price, $

$60

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-2120T Dual-Core Processor 2.6 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I32120T

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4960 minutes ago

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


FPS

507

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.59/FPS

20%

Price, $

$298.02

20%

FPS Winner

AMD FD9590FHHKWOF FX-9590 8-core 4.7 GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Black Edition Desktop Processor

Buy for $298.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4960 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo
Core i3-2120T

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

423

77%

Multi-Core

816

37%

AMD FX-9590 Logo
FX-9590

Desktop • Jun 11th, 2013


Single-Core

544

100%

Multi-Core

2171

100%

Intel Core i3-2120T Logo

Intel Core i3-2120T

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AMD FX-9590 Logo

AMD FX-9590

Sep 4th, 2011Release Date
Jun 11th, 2013
Core i3CollectionFX
Sandy BridgeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
8
2.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
35 W
TDP220 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
26.0x
Multiplier23.5x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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